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Random Knowledge
Summer
Weather Lore & Science
100

Brie and Roquefort cheese come from this country.

France

100

What does PhD stand for? 

Doctor of Philosophy 

100

This is California’s wine-tasting valley destination.

Napa Valley

100

“Red sky at night, sailor’s delight” means this kind of weather in the morning

good or fair - The saying is generally true because the red you see at sunset reflects dust particles, which indicate high pressure and stable conditions 

200

Orange juice and champagne comprise this adult beverage

Mimosa

200

This nut is used to make marzipan

Almonds

200

What is the longest day of the year?


Summer Solstice which is also (astronomically speaking) the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. 

200

When you feel these parts of the body ache for no apparent reason, expect rain.

Joints

300

The Barefoot Contessa is the nickname of this celebrity chef.

Ina Garten

300

This country owns every panda in the world.

China

300

Where was the ice cream cone invented?

It is believed that the ice cream cone dates back to the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri.

300

Some say a large crop of these on the ground foretells a harsh winter.

Acorns or walnuts

400

The Italian al dente translates to this in English

“to the tooth"

400

This is the world’s biggest island, not including the continents of Australia and Antarctica

Greenland

400

These islands in Washington state share their name with the capital city of Puerto Rico.

San Juan

400

This fluffy cloud resembling cotton candy is accompanied by bright, blue skies

cumulus

500

Chai tea is made with this spice, which comes from a pod.

Cardamom

500

King Henry had this number of wives

Six 
500

Which U.S. president hosted the first barbecue at the White House?

President Lyndon Johnson hosted the first barbecue on the White House lawn in the 1960s.

500

When you don’t hear a sound from these insects, the temperature has fallen below 55°F/13°C.

Crickets

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